HEARTINESS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

heartiness

noun

Definition of heartiness

as in health

the condition of being sound in body Granddad's heartiness on the hike put everyone else to shame—he wouldn't even hear of stopping to rest

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Recent Examples of heartiness The addition of pan-friend hominy adds a nutty heartiness that is unexpected and so delicious! — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Braised short rib with a mirin soy sauce glaze brings the heartiness needed in the cold of January. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026 Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026 Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness. — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Calorie reduction reliably improves health and lifespan in many organisms, including yeast, worms, flies and rodents.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Trump did not appear to be aware of the NIH's existing office of women's health research.

— Dan Diamond, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

The event’s jaw-dropping radiance stunned astronomers, who think that a GRB of this strength strikes Earth only once every 10,000 years.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Most leadership culture pushes people to catalog strengths, build on advantages, project confidence.

— Flavio Maluf, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.

— Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

But, even for them, there are no guarantees their fitness will last a lifetime.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
And those striving for zest under these circumstances may benefit from assistance from a mental health professional like a psychologist, a physical health provider like a physician, or a personal trainer or fitness instructor.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

That’s why researchers are increasingly focusing not just on accuracy in ideal conditions, but on robustness, generalization and real-world readiness.

— Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
The aim is to ensure the robustness of red-team scrutiny and get the best results.

— Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of robustness

Noun

The allegations could call into question the soundness of criminal cases based on the involved officers’ arrests.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
The court is confident in the soundness of the proceedings and the integrity of the judges.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of soundness

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